Preventing summer slide for homeschoolers is just as important as it is for public school kids. Any time that a child has an extended break (2-3 months) from academics they risk losing retention of what they've learned. Does this mean that you have to do year round schooling so your kids don't forget their [...]
Leaving public school for homeschooling is a big discussion topic in my homeschool Facebook groups these days. People are asking when they should pull their kid from public school after deciding to homeschool. Some folks want to wait until the end of the semester or the end of the school year because they don't [...]
Homeschooling elementary kids can be as nerve-wracking as homeschooling high schoolers! Teaching reading, math, and handwriting is stressful because they form the foundation for all future learning. In this post, I'll share advice on handling academics, extra-curriculars, socialization, self-doubt, and more so you can approach homeschooling elementary kids with confidence and joy. Academics (The [...]